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We love ANY reason to celebrate our Founder and CEO .sweeney but today’s news is especially exciting! Margy has been named the 2026 list of Top Women in PR and Communications in the Business Entrepreneurs category. Since launching
TeamAkrete in 2011 as a one-woman shop, Margy has grown Akrete into a 30-person national team of diverse B2B writers, media professional and marketing communications strategist. The honor isn’t lost on Margy: “I celebrate every woman in this ‘business entrepreneurs’ category for taking the plunge. I’m honored to be recognized alongside these courageous fellow founders.”




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Trust has never been more important in business—and it’s in pretty seriously short supply. members Margy Sweeney, Michelle Pittman and Caroline Thompson recently enjoyed attending the Executives Club of Chicago event featuring the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer results. The big headline: Trust is down across the board.

As marketers, communicators and most importantly, leaders, it’s never been more important to ask ourselves, “Does this decision and the way we are implementing it build trust? With our employees? With our customers? With our communities and regulators? Are we using AI in a way that builds trust?”

To paraphrase Warren Buffet, a reputation takes a decade to build, and 5 minutes to ruin. The leadership that organizations display in the face of volatility and the care given to all stakeholder groups—not just shareholders—is the arena in which we build trust. Brand-building and PR are more than just words; they are actions that leaders take every day, big and small.

has spoken, and Akrete has firmly landed on its “Best Places to Work 2025” list! Since 2013, this prestigious annual program has honored the country’s best communications agencies and in-house departments. Being selected is about so much more than client rosters and revenue - it’s about creating a culture where people feel supported to do their best work and live full lives. Our employee submissions were the driving force behind ’s selection, and for that, we couldn’t be more proud. It’s proof that our unique “work where and when it makes sense” model is what our people need to help them - and our clients - thrive.

Akrete Communications is a proud Gold sponsor of Goldie Initiative: Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate 2025 Goldie Gala, which will take place tomorrow at the iconic Chicago Union Station. This year’s event raised over $1 million! The Goldie Initiative’s mission is to prepare women to advance as leaders in commercial real estate by providing financial and professional support. The 9th annual Goldie Gala will honor Clarion Partners Managing Director Kimberly Adams, with the 2025 ‘Shero’ Award for her outstanding career achievements and support of women in the commercial real estate industry. Click the link in our bio to learn more about this special evening.